St Dominic's Priory College
North Adelaide, South Australia · Catholic · Girls · Prep to Year 12
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Trusted tier
a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance
S360 score: 71.9%
St Dominic's Priory College is a girls', Catholic, Boutique school from Prep to Year 12 in North Adelaide, South Australia. It sits in the Trusted tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Environment, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It ranks 3rd among Catholic girls schools in South Australia.
Schools360 scoring overview
The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.
National median: 71.7%
National median: 78.3%
National median: 76.7%
National median: 80.0%
National median: 75.0%
Schools360 scoring factors
Academic Excellence
Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.
Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.
Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.
Student Wellbeing
Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.
Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.
Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.
Learning Opportunities
Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.
Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.
Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.
Learning Environment
Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.
Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.
Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.
Institutional Excellence
Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.
Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.
Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.
Key information
- Affiliation
- Catholic
- Year range
- Prep to Year 12
- Gender
- Girls
- Boarding
- No
- Total enrolments
- 652
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
- Location
- North Adelaide, South Australia
ICSEA
Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.
Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.
NAPLAN
Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.
2025 NAPLAN results
| Year level | Reading | Writing | Spelling | Grammar and Punctuation | Numeracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 3 | 456(+18) | 457(+15) | 431(-2) | 451(+3) | 411(-25) |
| Year 5 | 517(-4) | 526(+18) | 534(+24) | 522(-10) | 496(-28) |
| Year 7 | 562(-4) | 585(+16) | 573(+13) | 570(+1) | 566(-10) |
| Year 9 | 599(+3) | 628(+17) | 596(+10) | 602(+8) | 598(-7) |
- Year level
- Year 3
- Reading
- 456(+18)
- Writing
- 457(+15)
- Spelling
- 431(-2)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 451(+3)
- Numeracy
- 411(-25)
- Year level
- Year 5
- Reading
- 517(-4)
- Writing
- 526(+18)
- Spelling
- 534(+24)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 522(-10)
- Numeracy
- 496(-28)
- Year level
- Year 7
- Reading
- 562(-4)
- Writing
- 585(+16)
- Spelling
- 573(+13)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 570(+1)
- Numeracy
- 566(-10)
- Year level
- Year 9
- Reading
- 599(+3)
- Writing
- 628(+17)
- Spelling
- 596(+10)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 602(+8)
- Numeracy
- 598(-7)
Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.
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Common questions
What year levels does St Dominic's Priory College teach?
St Dominic's Priory College teaches Prep to Year 12.
Is St Dominic's Priory College a boys, girls or co-ed school?
St Dominic's Priory College is a Girls school.
What sector is St Dominic's Priory College in?
St Dominic's Priory College is classified as Independent.
Does St Dominic's Priory College offer boarding?
No, St Dominic's Priory College does not offer boarding.
How many students attend St Dominic's Priory College?
St Dominic's Priory College has 652 students.
What is the student to teacher ratio at St Dominic's Priory College?
St Dominic's Priory College's student to teacher ratio is 11.4 to 1.
What Schools360 tier does St Dominic's Priory College sit in?
St Dominic's Priory College sits in the Trusted tier, a well regarded tier reflecting consistent and reliable overall performance.
What is St Dominic's Priory College's strongest area on Schools360?
St Dominic's Priory College's strongest area is Learning Environment, reaching Distinguished tier.
Where does St Dominic's Priory College rank?
St Dominic's Priory College ranks 3rd among Catholic girls schools in South Australia.
Where is St Dominic's Priory College located?
St Dominic's Priory College is located in North Adelaide, South Australia.